About Me

I write about how architects, engineers, developers and governments make cities.

Freelance writer, 2001—
The New York Times, 2008--
Wrote Square Feet features on energy-efficient innovations in office towers.

New York magazine, 2005-
Wrote features on megaprojects, demolitions, neighborhood changes and public parks.
Wrote cover-story pieces on mastering local airports and real-estate market dynamics.
Delivered daily online scoops on high-profile buildings and City Hall strategy.

Architect’s Newspaper, 2005-
Writer-at-Large, 2008—, Contributor, 2006-2008
Break news on major parks, projects, and hires. Cover transportation and energy.

Forum for Urban Design, 2006-
Review crossover books for influential New York design salon’s quarterly.

Dwell, 2008-
Introduced readers to Sir Nicolas Grimshaw’s civic architecture.

Best Life, 2008-
Wrote spreads on New York park design (forthcoming) and reusing old goods.

Fast Company, 2007- and 2002-2005
Showed readers the savvy of Daniel Libeskind and the future of aircraft design.

Architectural Record, 2007-2008
Wrote news on New York megaprojects, innovative green programs and global stars.
Wrote print features on architecture business. Wrote blog on New York personalities.

Metropolis, 2002-
For cover stories, got historian’s 9/11 reaction and debuted a citywide project in China.

The New York Post, 2004-2005
Showed readers deals and dynamics of real estate in popular Saturday section.

City Limits, 2002-2003
Wrote investigative features on environmental law, school governance and food policy.

Time Out New York, 1999-2006
Wrote features on environmental laws, green architects, civic leaders and subway history.

Money, Writer/Reporter and SmartMoney.com, Reporter and Staff Editor, 1999-2001

BA cum laude with Distinction in English (1993) and MBA (1998), Yale University.